frieze — a horizontal decorative band along the upper part of a wall or building, often containing sculptures or paintings
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a horizontal decorative band along the upper part of a wall or building, often containing sculptures or paintings
Pronunciation (IPA): /friːz/
Korean meaning: 건물이나 벽 상단의 수평 장식 띠, 조각이나 그림이 있는 경우가 많음
Korean pronunciation: **프리**즈
Example Sentences
- The museum guide pointed to the frieze and said, 'This survived 2000 years, but my patience with tourists won't survive 2 hours.'
- The Parthenon's frieze is considered one of the masterpieces of classical sculpture.
- The architect decided to add a modern frieze to the building, featuring sculptures of people staring at their phones.
frieze
NOUN//friːz//
a horizontal decorative band along the upper part of a wall or building, often containing sculptures or paintings
a tour guide points upward toward an elaborate horizontal band of carved figures running along the top of the museum wall. The decorative strip features sculpted scenes of ancient warriors and mythological creatures in raised relief. Visitors crane their necks to admire the intricate artwork positioned just below the roofline. The carved figures tell a story across the length of the building's facade. Other tourists gather around with cameras to capture the impressive craftsmanship. a horizontal decorative band along the upper part of a wall containing sculptures
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Origin
From French 'frise,' which came from Latin 'phrygium' meaning 'Phrygian' (of Phrygia, an ancient region in Asia Minor). Originally referred to embroidered decorations from Phrygia, later extended to decorative bands in architecture.
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“The museum guide pointed to the frieze and said, 'This survived 2000 years, but my patience with tourists won't survive 2 hours.'”
“The Parthenon's frieze is considered one of the masterpieces of classical sculpture.”
“The architect decided to add a modern frieze to the building, featuring sculptures of people staring at their phones.”
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